Website:
fishmongers.biz
Job details:
Assistant Manager – Human Resources
Location: Kolkata
Experience: 4–6 Years
Reporting To: Chief Governance Officer
Working Days: 6 Days a Week
About Fishmongers
Fishmongers is a technology-first aquaculture enterprise focused on revolutionizing India's fisheries ecosystem through innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Our integrated platform connects farmers, hatcheries, feed partners, processors, exporters, retailers, and institutional buyers across the value chain, creating a seamless ecosystem for fish, shrimp, prawns, crab, and other aquatic species.
Backed by technology and driven by operational excellence, we are building the future of aquaculture in India. As we continue to expand across multiple business verticals, we are seeking passionate professionals who are eager to shape organizational excellence and contribute to a high-growth environment.
Position Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and business-oriented Assistant Manager – Human Resources to partner with leadership in driving strategic HR initiatives while ensuring operational excellence across the employee lifecycle.
This role extends beyond traditional HR operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for attracting top talent, building a performance-driven culture, strengthening employee engagement, ensuring statutory compliance, and implementing scalable HR systems and policies that support the organization's long-term growth.
The role demands a proactive HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with execution excellence and act as a trusted partner to business leaders.
Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Business Partnering
- Partner with functional heads to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Support organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and business expansion initiatives.
- Provide HR insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
- Drive organizational effectiveness through robust HR interventions.
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Own the complete recruitment lifecycle across corporate, operational, and leadership positions.
- Collaborate with business leaders to forecast manpower requirements.
- Build strong talent pipelines through multiple sourcing channels.
- Enhance employer branding through digital platforms, campus engagement, and professional networks.
- Improve recruitment quality, hiring efficiency, and candidate experience.
Employee Lifecycle Management
- Manage the employee journey from onboarding to exit.
- Design structured induction and orientation programs.
- Ensure seamless employee documentation and record management.
- Strengthen employee experience through continuous engagement initiatives.
- Conduct exit interviews and recommend retention strategies.
Performance Management & Organizational Development
- Coordinate and manage the Performance Management System (PMS).
- Facilitate goal setting, KRAs, KPIs, and competency frameworks.
- Support managers in conducting meaningful performance reviews.
- Identify high-potential employees and succession planning opportunities.
- Drive continuous performance improvement initiatives.
Learning & Capability Development
- Conduct Training Need Analysis (TNA).
- Develop annual learning and development calendars.
- Coordinate behavioural, functional, and leadership development programs.
- Measure training effectiveness using defined metrics.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Design and execute employee engagement initiatives.
- Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture.
- Drive recognition and reward programs.
- Facilitate employee communication forums and feedback mechanisms.
- Strengthen organizational values and employer brand internally.
HR Operations & Process Excellence
- Ensure smooth functioning of HR operations and employee services.
- Maintain HRMS data integrity and employee records.
- Coordinate attendance, leave management, and payroll inputs.
- Develop and standardize HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Drive HR process automation and digitization initiatives.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
- Maintain statutory registers and HR documentation.
- Support internal audits and external compliance inspections.
- Handle disciplinary proceedings and grievance management ethically and professionally.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies and governance standards.
HR Analytics & MIS
- Prepare monthly HR dashboards and leadership reports.
- Monitor recruitment metrics, attrition trends, absenteeism, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Analyse workforce data to identify trends and recommend strategic interventions.
- Present HR insights to senior leadership for business planning.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured through:
- Recruitment Turnaround Time (TAT)
- Quality of Hire
- Employee Retention Rate
- Employee Engagement Score
- HR Compliance & Audit Score
- Performance Appraisal Completion Rate
- Learning & Development Effectiveness
- HR Process Automation & Digitization
- HR MIS Accuracy & Timeliness
- Policy Implementation & Governance
- Internal Stakeholder Satisfaction
QualificationsEducation
- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in a comprehensive HR Generalist role.
- Experience in high-growth organizations, manufacturing, agri-tech, aquaculture, retail, logistics, FMCG, or technology-driven businesses will be preferred.
- Exposure to scaling organizations and multi-location workforce management will be an advantage.
Technical Competencies
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- HR Business Partnering
- Performance Management Systems
- Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Compensation & Benefits Coordination
- HRMS / HRIS
- HR Analytics & MIS
- Policy Formulation
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Behavioural Competencies
We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Strong Ownership & Accountability
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Relationship Management
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Analytical & Data-driven Decision Making
- Problem-solving Ability
- Integrity & Confidentiality
- Adaptability in a Fast-paced Environment
- Continuous Learning Mindset
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